Politics
President attends General Inquiry Hearing on Air Pollution
In accordance with Article 8 of the Law on Public Hearing, which states that “A General Inquiry Hearing is mandatory when it has been requested by the President of Mongolia,” the Standing Committee on Environment, Food and Agriculture of the State Great Khural held the hearing on January 30 in the State Palace.
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Mongolia-France consultative meeting takes place
Co-chaired by D.Davaasuren, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Thierry Mathou, Asia and Oceania Director at the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France, a political consultative meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the French Republic was held in Paris, France on January 30.
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Mongolia’s eligibility extended to participate in H-2 visa program
US Department of Home Security announced the list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2 visa programs in 2019.
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Mongolian Ambassador attends commemorative events for Leningrad liberation from Nazi siege
On January 26-27, Mongolia’s Ambassador to Russian Federation B.Delgermaa took part in commemorative events for 75th anniversary of the complete liberation of Leningrad from the Nazi siege. 
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Parliament Speaker removed by major votes
Today's plenary meeting of the parliament discussed and approved a draft resolution on removal of the Speaker of Parliament, submitted by 39 MPs.
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State Secretary holds meetings in Canada
During his working visit to Canada, D.Davaasuren, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held meetings on January 25 with Patrick Borbey, President of Canada’s Public Service Commission, Frederick J.Gorrell, Assistant Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, and Brad Trost, Member of the House of Commons of Canada.
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Mongolia to repay USD 2.9 billion external debt in 2021-2023
On January 25, during the plenary session of the parliament, a response was provided to MP D.Erdenebat’s inquiry to the Prime Minister on the intervention regarding exchange rate growth, coordination of monetary and fiscal policies and the government debt.
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Foreign Minister meets Swiss Ambassador
On January 25, Minister of Foreign Affairs D.Tsogtbaatar met Ambassador of the Swiss Confederation to Mongolia Jean-Jacques de Dardel at State House in connection with completion of the latter’s mission here.
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Deputy Foreign Minister meets Chinese Ambassador
On January 25, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs B.Battsetseg met with Mr.Xing Haiming, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, at the latter’s request.
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Finance Minister discusses on going projects with Chinese Ambassador
On January 23, Minister of Finance Ch.Khurelbaatar held a meeting with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People’s Republic of China to Mongolia Xing Haiming.
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State Secretary of Foreign Ministry working in Canada
 D.Davaasuren, State Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, is working in Canada on January 23-25.
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Standing Committee Heads meet Speaker of National Assembly of Republic of Korea
On January 22, during their official visit to the Republic of Korea, Head of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science Yo.Baatarbileg and Head of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice Sh.Radnaased met with Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea, Moon Hee-sang.
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President proposes to delay the Parliament Fall Session recess
On January 22, President of Mongolia Khaltmaagiin Battulga sent an official letter to Chairman of the State Great Khural M.Enkhbold regarding a proposal to delay the recess of the fall session of the State Great Khural.
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Cabinet meeting in brief
During its regular meeting on January 23, the Cabinet made the following decisions.
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Diplomatic relations established with Barbados
Mongolia established diplomatic relations with Barbados in New York on January 17. 
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Foreign Policy Advisor meets UAE Ambassador
B.Munkhjin, Foreign Policy Advisor to the Prime Minister, met with Abdullah Abdul Rahman Al Tunaiji, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Mongolia, at State House on January 22.
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Consultative meeting between Mongolia and Colombia takes place
The Third Consultative Meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and Colombia took place on January 21 in Colombia’s capital Bogota.
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Mongolia and Cuba hold 3rd consultative meeting
The 3rd consultative meeting between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia and the Republic of Cuba was held in Havana on January 18-19.
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Minister D.Sumiyabazar receives Ambassador of China Xing Haiming
Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry D.Sumiyabazar received Ambassador of China to Mongolia Xing Haiming on January 18. 
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Mongolian parliamentary delegation visits Laos
Mongolian parliamentary delegation headed by Yo.Baatarbileg, head of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Policy, Education, Culture and Science and head of the Mongolia-Laos Parliamentary Group in Mongolian Parliament, and Sh.Radnaased, head of Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice paid an official visit to the Lao People’s Democratic Republic on January 17-19.
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Davaadalai Tumendalai: Solid Construction Waste Can Be Recycled and Put Into Economic Circulation as Gravel and Aggregate 42 minutes
“Students' Grove” Established at NUM Training and Research Center in Kharkhorin 1 hour
Mongolian Chess Players to Compete in the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Team Chess Championships 2 hours
The "Mongolian Gallery" Exhibition Opens in Calgary City of Canada 5 hours
The "Czech Villadom" Project to Provide Green Housing for 40 Households Launches 5 hours
Legal Regulations Protecting Taxpayers’ Rights and Interests Enforced 6 hours
Acting Foreign Minister of Mongolia Receives Non-Resident Ambassador of Oman to Mongolia 7 hours
Third State Central Hospital Introduces Surgery for Deep-Seated Brain Tumors 7 hours
This Week in Mongolia 8 hours
Honorable Mr. Ban Ki-moon Donates MNT 180 Million in Support of the “Billions of Trees” National Movement 3 days
Impressions and Insights of the Distinguished Guests of the Sustainability Dialogue 2025 3 days
Strings of the Soul: Fiddleland Ensemble in Concert 3 days
State Great Khural to Prioritize Strengthening Legislation Against Cybercrime 3 days
Construction of Ulaanbaatar Cable Car Project in Progress 3 days
President of Mongolia and the 8th UN Secretary-General Plant Trees in Peacekeepers' Grove 3 days
Ulemj Damiran: Countries are Focusing on Energy System Security 3 days
Muralee Thummarukudy: Mongolia Hosting COP17 Will Be a Turning Point for Global Rangeland Action 3 days
Khurelsukh Ukhnaa: Mutual Understanding and Cooperation are Crucial for Mitigating Climate Change 3 days
Second Phase of the IFC Green Finance Market Development Project Launches 3 days
Mongolia Secures the Right to Host the Asian Individual Chess Championships in 2026 3 days
Environmental and Social Impact of Ulaanbaatar Metro Project Under Assessment 3 days
“Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” International Forum Commences 3 days
Mongolian Tourism Companies Participating in KOFTA 2025 Under the “Go Mongolia” National Brand 3 days
Awards Presented to the Winners of the “S. Dashdoorov” Academic Research Competition 3 days
The 10th Ulaanbaatar Dialogue on Northeast Asian Security Commences 4 days
Mongolia Maritime Administration and Korea Shipowners' Association Sign Memorandum of Understanding 4 days
Mongolia Hosts Regional Conference of International Association of Prosecutors 4 days
Astana International Forum-2025 Brings Together Public and Private Sector Leaders from Over 70 Countries 4 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 4 days
Mongolian and South Korean Artists to Perform “Madama Butterfly” in Ulaanbaatar 4 days
Draft Law on Amendments to the General Law on Taxation to Be Submitted to Parliament 4 days
Project Selection to Focus on Reducing Untreatable Diseases in Mongolia 4 days
Revised Draft Law on Value Added Tax to Be Submitted to Parliament 5 days
Draft Law on Private Supplementary Pensions to Be Submitted 5 days
Mongolia-South Korea "Rainbow Bridge" Joint Exhibition Opens New Conceptual Horizons 5 days
Mongolia to Host “Sustainability Dialogue 2025 - Climate Action: Billions of Trees” Forum 5 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 5 days
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Appoints New Representative in Mongolia 5 days
Mongolia Appointed as Vice Chair of the Asia Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative 5 days
Mongolia to Host FIBA 3x3 World Cup for the First Time 5 days
UN General Assembly Adopts Draft Resolution "Proclaiming July 11 as World Horse Day" Initiated by President of Mongolia 5 days
Works of Laureate of the State Premium and People's Writer Erdene Senge Added to the Library of Congress 5 days
Newly Operational Power Plants Providing Consistent Supply of Electricity 5 days
Law Enforcement Personnel Plant Over 100,000 Trees 5 days
Ceramic and Art Panel by Japanese Artists Installed at the Chinggis Khaan National Museum 5 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 6 days
Health Sector Employees to Establish a Grove in “IGM” Park 6 days
“1 Tugrug” Commemorative Coin Now on the Market 6 days
Draft Resolution on the Parliamentary Motion of Confidence in Prime Minister Falls Short on Approval 6 days
Mongolian Circus Artists Awarded the “Silver Crown” 6 days
Service for Tree Registration Added to the E-Mongolia System 6 days
The Bank of Mongolia Purchases 1014.3 Kilograms of Precious Metals in May 6 days
National Emergency Management Agency of Mongolia and U.S. Pacific Air Forces to Implement "Rescue Drill & Traineeship" Program 6 days
Mongolia to Host Asia-Pacific Facilitation Regional Forum on Air Transport Facilitation 6 days
National Control Program for Foot-and-Mouth Disease Receives International Validation 6 days
State Visit of President of Turkmenistan to Mongolia Concludes 7 days
Mongolian and Turkmen Businesses Lay Foundation for Long-Term Cooperation 7 days
Base Tariff for the Transportation of Petroleum Products by Rail to Be Halved 7 days
Schedule of Traditional Mongol Wrestling Tournaments and Events of June 2025 7 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign a Joint Declaration on Developing Bilateral Cooperation 7 days
Chairman of the State Great Khural Pays a Courtesy Call on President of Turkmenistan 7 days
MONTSAME Mongolian National News Agency and Turkmenistan State News Agency "TDH" Sign a Memorandum of Understanding 7 days
Mongolia and Turkmenistan Sign Documents to Advance Bilateral Relations and Cooperation 7 days
Mongolian Freestyle Wrestlers Win 29 Medals in Home Arena 7 days
Presidents of Mongolia and Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks 7 days
President of Mongolia Welcomes President of Turkmenistan 7 days
Regular Train Rides on the Ulaanbaatar-Beijing Railway Route to Be Resumed 7 days
Mongolian Dance Teams Win Three Gold Medals at the World Championship Choreography Latin 2025 7 days
Farmers Compensating Human Resource Deficit through Technology 7 days
This Week in Mongolia 7 days
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